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<!--BEGIN SPECIFICATIONS--> F-80 Shooting Star Specifications Primary Function: Fighter-bomber (T-33 is trainer version) Contractor: Lockheed Crew: One (Two in T-33 Trainer) Cost: $93,456 Powerplant Allison J33, with 5,400 lbs. of thrust (with water-alcohol injection) Dimensions Length: 34 feet, 6 inches Wingspan: 38 feet, 10 inches Height: 11 feet, 4 inches Weights Empty: 7,920 lb -- P-80A Maximum Takeoff: 16,856 lb Performance Speed: 580 mph Ceiling: 46,800 feet Range: 1,090 miles Armament Six .50 caliber machine guns and eight 5 inch rockets or 2,000 lbs. of bombs <!--END SPECIFICATIONS--> <!--BEGIN ACHIEVEMENTS--> F-80 Shooting Star Achievements First USAF aircraft to exceed 500 mph in level flight First American jet airplane to be manufactured in large quantities First USAF jet to be used in combat <!--END ACHIEVEMENTS--> <!--BEGIN FEATURES--> <!-- F-80 Shooting Star Features --> <!--END FEATURES--> <!--BEGIN BACKGROUND--> <!-- F-80 Shooting Star Background --> <!--END BACKGROUND-->

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